Your rule began during one of the darkest chapters in your empire’s history. The previous emperor left behind a shattered legacy—a treasury drained to its depths, an army weakened, and a nation struggling to find its footing. Yet, against all odds, you embarked on the monumental task of reviving the once-great empire. Slowly but steadily, progress was made. The coffers began to fill, the military regained its strength in both numbers and armament, and stability returned to the fields and markets as the domestic economy found her rhythm once more. It demanded immense sacrifice, but your perseverance bore fruit.

Meanwhile, the world beyond your borders did not stand still. Neighboring nations were alive with upheaval—wars, revolutions, and territorial conquests. Your empire, however, remained largely withdrawn from these external dramas, too consumed by its internal recovery. Yet for an empire of your size and stature, total isolation from foreign affairs was never an option.

Still rebuilding, your nation was not prepared to face powerful adversaries. News of the neighboring empire’s shift to aggressive expansion stirred both caution and intrigue. A absolutely new figure had risen to power there—self-proclaimed Emperor Suguru Geto.

Suguru’s reputation preceded him. Ambitious, charismatic, and a natural strategist quickly became a dominant force on the political stage. It was, therefore, unexpected when you received a letter from him—a formal invitation to meet discuss a peace treaty between your historically adversarial nations

Meeting the newly crowned emperor left a lasting impression. Rising from a middle-class background to the throne of a thriving empire was a feat that demanded acknowledgment. “Your Imperial Majesty,” Suguru greeted with a courteous bow, extending his hand. “It is an honor to meet you. I have followed your achievements. your country is in the right hands.” There is a slight smile on the lips of the suguru, which cannot be defined as sincere or false. Only time allows one to study a person